Program Overview
The New Media and New Literacies at University of Michigan is a MA programme in Communications & Media over 10 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of communications & media. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the New Media and New Literacies programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 10 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 41,384 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 41,384 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Ann Arbor, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the New Media and New Literacies programme are prepared for diverse careers in communications & media:
- Journalist
- PR Manager
- Content Strategist
- Media Producer
- Digital Marketing Manager
- Communications Officer
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Professional Development Seminar in Education
- Foundational Perspectives on Educational Reform
- Research and Educational Practice
- Foundations of Literacy
- Media Literacies
- Representations of Practice
- Inquiry on Educational Issues
- How We Learn
- Transformative Learning and Teaching with Technology
- Videogames, Learning, and School Design
- Design-Based Research for Assessing Learning Environments
- Contemporary Approaches to Educational Assessment
- Principles of Software and New Media Design for Learning
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Applicants complete a bachelor\xc2\x92s degree from a U.S. college or university accredited by a regional accrediting association; or Complete an international degree that is equivalent to a U.S. bachelor\xc2\x92s degree from a college or university recognized and approved by the Ministry of Education or Commission responsible for higher education in the country where the degree is earned.\xc2\xa0
- Applicants whose native language is not English must demonstrate English proficiency. Applicants are required to provide an official score report.
- Persons holding master\xc2\x92s or doctoral degrees are usually not eligible to apply for study in the field of specialization and level for which they already have a degree.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 41,384 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 41,384 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 41,384 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 41,384 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Michigan directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Michigan
University of Michigan
United States
The University of Michigan is a public research university in Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States. It was founded in 1817 and is the oldest institution of higher education in the state. It is also...
University Profile- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 10 months
